Prom Purses

Prom purses are an important part of the prom ensemble. Ladies, you don't want to spend weeks (sometimes months) finding the perfect dress, shoes and accessories only to discover you had forgotten to find the perfect purse. Here are a few pictures of prom purses to help you get an idea of what type of purse you may want.

This small, yet elegant black beaded purse with a gold chain strap adds that perfect delicate shimmer if you are going with a dress that has classic lines and very few embellishments.

The design and material of this Aubergine colored purse lends to its luxurious look. When looking for prom purses in this style, choose deep rich colors that compliment your dress. Think of colors like plum, blackberry, deep terra cotta, midnight blue, chocolate and warm golden yellow.

A patent leather bag is perfect for a special event like prom. There are many styles in patent leather evening bags, from slim wristlets to a fun and flirty barrel bag.

This cloth purse with antique metal embellishments is the perfect match to any prom dress.

This black and white beaded purse is similar in style to a clutch, but with softer, rounded edges. The design on this small handbag has a bit of a vintage feel to it and would lend itself well if you were going for a vintage or retro look for your prom ensemble.

The clutch purse is by far the most popular of evening bags, making them perfect prom purses. They're small, but just the right size to carry your prom essentials. Clutch prom purses have small straps instead of shoulder straps because they are designed to be carried by the hands as opposed to be slung over the shoulder.

With its glass bead handle and the use of bright, iridescent colors in the beadwork and sequins gives this clutch a youthful and vibrant feel.

This classically designed white leather clutch is the perfect size for carrying necessities like lip gloss, keys and prom tickets.

Though the top snap is a bit more retro, the structure and the metallic pink leather gives this clutch a modern look and feel.

This silver metallic clutch offers the perfect amount of elegant shimmer without going too disco-ball-overboard.

With the perfect light green hues mixed with darker colored bead work on the body, this clutch purse matches well with the spring prom season, making an excellent evening bag for a special night.